2001–02_Eastern_Michigan_Eagles_men's_basketball_team

2001–02 Eastern Michigan Eagles men's basketball team

2001–02 Eastern Michigan Eagles men's basketball team

American college basketball season

The 2001–02 Eastern Michigan Eagles men's basketball team represented Eastern Michigan University during the 2001–02 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Eagles, led by 2nd year head coach Jim Boone. The Eagles played their home games at the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center and were members of the West Division of the Mid-American Conference. They finished the season 6–24, 2–16 in MAC play. They finished 6th in the MAC West. They were knocked out in the 1st round of the MAC Tournament by the Toledo Rockets.

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Roster

Source:[1]

The team captains were Ricky Cottrill, Steve Pettyjohn and Ryan Prillman.

Number Name Position Height Weight Year Home Town
3 Michael Ross Guard 5–10 180 Freshman Beckley, WV
12 Melvin Hicks Guard 6–3 200 Junior Romulus, MI
14 Ricky Cottrill Guard 6–3 195 Sophomore Poca, WV
22 James "Boo" Jackson Forward 6–9 220 Freshman Pittsburgh, PA
24 Ben Romano Guard 6–4 220 Junior Luanada, Angola
25 Markus Austin Forward 6–6 215 Freshman White Plains, NY
32 Avery Jessup Guard 6–4 200 Freshman Westland, MI
34 Adam Sommer Forward 6–6 225 Freshman Columbus, OH
44 Ryan Prillman Forward 6–9 245 Junior New Orleans, LA
45 Tyson Radney Forward 6–8 215 Senior Inkster, MI
50 Steve Pettyjohn Forward 6–8 235 Junior Wooster, OH
55 Ryan Stennet Center 6–10 235 Freshman Royal Oak, MI

Schedule

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Season Highlights

11/26 vs Maryland Eastern Shore

  • Ryan Prillman records a career-high 14 rebounds.[4]

12/01 vs Tennessee Tech

  • Ricky Cottrill sets individual three-point shooting record at EMU Convocation Center with 8 three-point field goal.[5]
  • EMU sets a team record with 14 three-point field goals.
  • EMU sets a Convocation Center record with 14 three-point field goals.

12/03 vs Detroit

  • Ryan Prillman scores a career-high 24 points.[6]

01/07 at Akron

  • Ricky Cottrill scores a career-high 31 points.[7]
  • EMU wins its first MAC road game under head coach Jim Boone.

References

  1. [1]
    "2001–02 EMU Eagles Roster". Fox Sports. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
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    "Season Schedule/Results & Leaders". EMU Eagles. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
  3. [3]
    "Media Guide" (PDF). EMU Eagles. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 26, 2017. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
  4. [4]
    "Maryland Eastern Shore vs Eastern Michigan 11–26–01 7:05 p.m. at Ypsilanti, MI (Convocation Center))". www.emueagles.com. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
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    "Tennessee Tech vs Eastern Michigan 12–01–01 7:05 p.m. at Ypsilanti, MI (Convocation Center))". www.emueagles.com. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
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    "Detroit vs Eastern Michigan 12–03–01 7:05 p.m. at Ypsilanti, MI (Convocation Center))". www.emueagles.com. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
  7. [7]
    "Eastern Michigan vs Akron 01–07–02 7:30 p.m. at Akron, Ohio (JAR Arena))". www.emueagles.com. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
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